Maruseppu Onsen Yamabiko - Hokkaido

Maruseppu Onsen Yamabiko (丸瀬布温泉やまびこ) is a day-trip hot spring facility. It is located at 53 Maruseppukamimurii in the town of Engaru in Hokkaido Prefecture, Japan.

Maruseppu Onsen Yamabiko

Maruseppu Onsen Yamabiko details

Maruseppu Onsen Yamabiko offers 10 different types of baths, ranging from traditional Japanese-style (Ki no Yu) to more modern Western-style (Yama no Yu) options. Whether you prefer soaking in the hot waters of Ki no Yu or Yama no Yu, there's something to suit everyone's mood and preference. This onsen has alkaline properties and is almost colorless and transparent, but the warm water feels soft and slimy, providing a unique and comfortable experience.

Maruseppu Onsen Yamabiko - Engaru town, Hokkaido Prefecture

The hot spring quality is excellent, with a temperature of 42.4 degrees and a flow rate of 300 liters per minute (heating, circulation filtration in the bathtub). The hot spring's simple alkaline composition offers various health benefits, including the relief of neuralgia, joint pain, stiff joints, hemorrhoids, chronic digestive diseases, sensitivity to cold, and fatigue recovery.

Outside Maruseppu Onsen Yamabiko

Inside Maruseppu Onsen Yamabiko

Onsen Area

Maruseppu Onsen Yamabiko’s location near Maruseppu Ikoinomori Camping Ground makes it an ideal place to freshen up after exploring Ikoi Forest or before calling it a day during your camping trip.

Team Nicerio visits Maruseppu Onsen Yamabiko

My family and I got to take a dip at the onsen of Maruseppu Onsen Yamabiko during the first day of our 3-day Respect for the Aged Holiday road trip last September 17 – 19, 2022. It was my 320th day in Japan as an ALT under the JET Programme. I included Maruseppu Onsen Yamabiko in our itinerary as we were camping at Maruseppu Ikoinomori Camping Ground. What we like about the onsen is that it was well maintained and the rest area is spacious. I could snooze there for a bit while waiting for my family to finish bathing.

We would surely come back here if you would go on another road trip to the eastern side of Hokkaido.

Maruseppu Onsen Yamabiko Fees

To use Maruseppu Onsen Yamabiko, bathers need to pay a fee.

Use this ticket machine to purchase your onsen ticket

Adult – 600 yen
Elementary school students – 400 yen
Infants – FREE

Optional:

Bath towels are available for an additional fee of 100 yen, while face towels cost 50 yen.

Maruseppu Onsen Yamabiko Operating Hours

Maruseppu Onsen Yamabiko is open from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM until mid-October, and the bathing reception desk closes at 8:30 pm. However, please note that the facility is closed every Tuesday (if it falls on a national holiday, the next day). During the summer vacation period, the facility is open without any holidays.


Maruseppu Onsen Yamabiko is closed during the winter period (from October 17th to March 31st of the following year in 2022).

Why visit Maruseppu Onsen Yamabiko?

Maruseppu Onsen Yamabiko is an excellent destination for those seeking a relaxing and rejuvenating experience. Surrounded by picturesque scenery, this hot spring facility offers an array of baths, excellent amenities, and reasonable prices, making it a must-visit location on your next trip to Hokkaido.

Getting to Maruseppu Onsen Yamabiko

 

From Asahikawa Station, ride the Sapporo/Asahikawa – Engaru bus of the Dohoku Bus Company and board down at the Maruseppu bus stop.

Walk for about 3 minutes to the Maruseppu JR Station and wait for the Maruseppu Onsen Maure Sanso bus which is operated by the Engaru Town Community Bus. Board down at the Ikoinomori bus stop. The Maruseppu Onsen Yamabiko is about 130 meters away.


Travel time: 2 hours 37 minutes
Total fare: 2310 yen

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